Medical Services

Making the link between health and work

Confidential, specialized care

More than 40,000 Manitobans suffer from work-related illnesses and injuries each year. Sometimes years go by before the link between poor health and work is made.

The MFL Occupational Health Centre (OHC) can help you find out if your job is making you sick. That makes it possible to:

• treat the problem properly
• prevent the problem from happening again
• protect other workers
• collect workers compensation

The physicians at the OHC specialize in occupational health. They provide workers with confidential medical examinations and take their full work history. They use this information to determine if a health problem is work-related.

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?

No, you do not need a referral from your family doctor or anyone else. You can make your own appointment with on of our physicians.

How do I make an appointment?

All you have to do is phone 949-0811 or 1-888-843-1229 (Manitoba only) and ask for an appointment.

How much does it cost?

Our services are provided to workers for free. The OHC receives funding from Manitoba Health and donations from
individuals and groups such as trade unions.

Can the OHC help with Workers Compensation claims?

We can offer opinions on the medical aspects of a workers compensation claim. However, we do not act as an advocate in WCB cases.

Does the OHC provide ongoing care?

Our services do not take the place of those provided by your family doctor. Instead, we work with your family doctor and other physicians to determine if your health problems are work-related and to develop the best care plan for you.

What types of health problems do the OHC doctors see?

We only see people with health issues that may be related to your work experiences.

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